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“Time theft” a significant risk for Australian employers as hours of unpaid work increase
24/11/2021
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Shani Alexander
Shani Alexander, Senior reporter

The number of unpaid hours undertaken by Australian workers now totals almost eight weeks per year as a result of covid-era work-from-home policies, according to a new report. Employers have been warned that this “time theft” could lead to increased worker fatigue, higher staff turnover and lawsuits.